PARALEGAL
FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS.

Paralegal – office based, Chester.

Do you want to work in an innovative law firm who are experiencing a significant period of growth due to their unique service offerings? 

Do you enjoy working in successful and supportive team environment?

This could be the opportunity for you, as we are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Family and Relationships department.

Our lamily law department specialise in all family and relationship matters including separation and divorce, arrangements for children, asset and financial planning, relationship breakdowns as well as cohabitation agreements, and pre-nuptial agreements for couples getting married or entering into a civil partnership.

Reporting to the Head of Department who is widely recognised in prestigious legal publications such as Legal 500 and Chambers Legal Directory, you also will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, gaining exposure across a real variety of work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

What we’re looking for:

  • Successful completion, or working towards successful completion of the Legal Practice Course or CILEx Level 6 would be advantageous.
  • Previous legal administration experience is essential.
  • Experience or a keen interest and knowledge of family law would be beneficial.
  • Strong written and verbal communicator who is able to confidently liaise with people at all levels both in person and over the phone.
  • Able to work within a fast paced, team environment, effectively managing priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Case management experience would be desirable.
  • Desire to learn and a ‘can do’ approach.
  • Self starter who can work on their own initiative.
  • Proven team player who is keen to work collaboratively to meet company goals.

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Day to day your key responsibilities will include:

  • Working closely with clients who will appreciate your proactive and empathetic approach.
  • You will act as first point of contact for incoming calls and will deal with financial matter related administration.

  • Proactively liaising with clients to keep them updated on their cases at all times.

  • Liaising with Courts, experts and other third parties.

  • Managing diaries and organising remote / in-person appointments.

  • Taking point for client letters including bills, drafting updates and checking dictated letters for accuracy.

  • Opening and closing client files on the case management system.

  • Scanning, copying, archiving documents and preparing large court bundles.

  • Collating information and assisting with drafting legal documents, practice notes and training materials using our up to date practitioner’s resources.

  • Carrying out research into technical legal issues.

  • Preparing content for business development and marketing purposes.

  • Ensuring our gold-standard service standards are delivered consistently and proactively every client, every time.

What we offer

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You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you will be able to gain exposure to interesting and high-quality work as well as having the opportunity to further advance your skills and knowledge on more complex matters.

Here’s a selection of what else we have to offer …

Culture at HM3 Legal

HM3 Legal is committed to promoting a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Our benefits

Here’s a selection of what’s on offer. Part of our commitment to making lives better is supporting you to reach your career objectives — whatever they may be. Appreciation, reward and respecting your work-life balance comes as standard.

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LET’S TALK

Contact us for a confidential chat

If you want to find out more about this role, or any other vacancy please talk to us in confidence. We’re expanding and looking for people at all levels, with varying skills and experience to join our team.

Email recruitment@law.uk.com

GET IN TOUCH…

If you’ve got a legal enquiry, call us on 01244 318 131 or fill in our contact form to complete a short form, and a bl**dy brilliant lawyer will be in touch.

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JOIN US

RECRUITMENT

After a refreshingly different new role? Check out our current vacancies or contact us in complete confidence to explore possible opportunities at recruitment@law.uk.com

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES/PSL

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